ColoradoSigned into law2026 Regular Session

HB26-1314 Family Stability & Kinship Care

Latest: Jun 1, 2026 · Governor Signed

What it means

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How they voted

7 committee, procedural and amendment votes

Senate: BILL

29 yes · 6 no

May 6, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic23–
Republican66
How each member voted (35)

Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record

Senate: Refer House Bill 26-1314 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

7 yes · 0 no

Apr 30, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYes
Democratic5
Republican2
How each member voted (7)

Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record

House: BILL

46 yes · 18 no · 1 other

Apr 21, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNoOther / excused
Democrat1––
Democratic40–1
Republican418–
How each member voted (64)

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House: Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment I).

? yes · ? no

Apr 15, 2026 · Result: pass

Member-by-member votes are not loaded for this roll call yet. The tally above is from the official record.

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House: Refer House Bill 26-1314, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

9 yes · 4 no

Apr 15, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic8–
Republican14
How each member voted (13)

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House: Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment G).

? yes · ? no

Apr 15, 2026 · Result: pass

Member-by-member votes are not loaded for this roll call yet. The tally above is from the official record.

Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record

House: Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment H).

? yes · ? no

Apr 15, 2026 · Result: pass

Member-by-member votes are not loaded for this roll call yet. The tally above is from the official record.

Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record

Where it stands

  1. Mar 2, 2026 · House

    Introduced

    Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services

  2. Apr 15, 2026 · House

    Sent to committee

    House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole

  3. Apr 21, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  4. Apr 24, 2026 · Senate

    Introduced

    Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services

  5. May 6, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  6. May 22, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Signed by the President of the Senate

  7. May 22, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    Signed by the Speaker of the House

  8. Jun 1, 2026 · Governor

    Became law

    Governor Signed

Full official history (13 actions)
  • Mar 2, 2026HouseIntroduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services
  • Mar 31, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Health & Human Services Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only
  • Apr 15, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
  • Apr 20, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
  • Apr 21, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • Apr 24, 2026SenateIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services
  • Apr 30, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
  • May 5, 2026SenateSenate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
  • May 6, 2026SenateSenate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • May 22, 2026SenateSigned by the President of the Senate
  • May 22, 2026GovernorSent to the Governor
  • May 22, 2026HouseSigned by the Speaker of the House
  • Jun 1, 2026GovernorGovernor Signed

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Official summary

Read the official summary (openstates)
The act expands the definitions of 'grandparent' and 'great-grandparent' in the context of court-ordered family time to account for situations in which the child's father or mother is deceased.     To align with changes enacted in 2023 that address kinship and relative placements more broadly, the act repeals language specific to grandparent placements in child welfare cases and the types of evidence a court considers in connection with a grandparent's past abusive or neglectful conduct.     When a child or youth is removed from the home, the act requires the court to prioritize the child's or youth's temporary placement with a relative or kin, unless the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that temporary placement with the relative or kin is not in the best interests of the child.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)